'ADEN PROTECTORATE'

IOR/W/L/PS/12/2140 (i)

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The record is made up of 1 map. It was created in Early 20th century. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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Map of the south-eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, showing the boundaries of the Aden Protectorate and various proposed lines for the boundaries of south-eastern Arabia and Qatar. In addition to boundaries the map indicates hydrology and tribal areas, and provides some indication of relief. A key of reference indicates some of the boundaries and features. A note in the bottom right-hand corner states that the map was drawn by Sapper R Bunyan. The scale is given as 1 inch to 32 miles.

Extent and format
1 map
Area map covers
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Orientation
North
Degree coordinates
Top-left: 26° 23' 24" N, 42° 3' 36" E
Top-right: 26° 23' 24" N, 60° 1' 48" E
Bottom-left: 12° 26' 60" N, 42° 3' 36" E
Bottom-right: 12° 26' 60" N, 60° 1' 48" E
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Physical characteristics

Materials: Manuscript on paper.

Dimensions: 828 x 1016mm, on sheet 850 x 1040mm.

Written in
English in Latin script
Type
Map

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British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity.
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IOR/W/L/PS/12/2140 (i)

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Early 20th century (CE, Gregorian)

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'ADEN PROTECTORATE', British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/W/L/PS/12/2140 (i), in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100076861396.0x000003> [accessed 26 August 2026]

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